Health Care Aide (HCA)

Bayshore HealthCare; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Caregiver to join its dedicated team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional care and support to clients, ensuring their comfort and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include providing homemaking services, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. This position offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Health and Wellness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and Rewards

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited caregiver training program or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of caregiving principles and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive homemaking services and personal care.
• Ensure clients' emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety.
• Document client conditions and report any unusual changes.

Skills

Caregiving Principles

Customer Service

English Communication

Physical Assistance

Criminal Background Check

Education

Accredited Caregiver Training

Tools

Transportation

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Personal Caregiver to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and support to our clients, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive homemaking services, including but not limited to cleaning, cooking, laundry, and general household management
• Offer companionship and accompany clients to community activities and events
• Administer personal care services in accordance with the care plan directives
• Ensure the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients to the highest possible standard
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, tailored to meet their specific needs
• Perform specialized procedures for clients where training has been provided while demonstrating current competency
• Observe and document client conditions in line with company standards; promptly report any unusual events or changes in client condition to the Supervisor or Office
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention practices

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates your personal life and commitments.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Recognition and Rewards: Regular recognition of your hard work and dedication through various reward programs.

Requirements:

• Completion of formal, accredited caregiver training program and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of caregiving as well as customer service.
• Able to communicate in spoken and written English; French proficiency will be deemed an asset
• Provide high-quality care services to clients with current knowledge of practices for community care
• Physically assist clients with movement and/or repositioning; able to lift 23 kgs., squat, bend, stand and reach
• Reliable mode of transportation; driver's license and automobile considered as an asset
• Able to produce a clear Criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements.